This is a reading of the last statement of James Connolly at his "Court Martial" for "Treason" before he was sentence to death by firing squad by the brits
Indeed. I've always had someone tell me, "oh, your parents are protestants, you can't support Ireland." The cause of Irish reunification should never be about religion. It is a conflict between an oppressed people and an occupying force.
Just tell them about the bold protestant men who fought for Irish freedom, the United Irishmen and the green volunteers. It's not about religion never was that's a media divide that because it was Catholics getting attacked and petrol bombed out their homes in Belfast the media ran with it. But the IRA attacked RUC and British soldiers and other loyalist paramilitaries and yes when the UVF and UDA/R went around killing Catholic civilians alot of IRA men killed protestants indiscriminately but they were told to stop by the chief of staff and commanders of the Belfast brigade because the war was not sectarian but a war for freedom against an occupying force always has been. From the first armed rebellion in the 1600s to the 30 years war in 1969. I hate people that bring religion into it as if that's what it was. The IRA went political and honestly not much has come of it even 20 odd years after the GFA. Now with brexit happening and a hard border may being out in place I'm uncertain what would happen.
All the 1916 leaders were brave and are to be admired!But Connolly has to be my favourite,he fought for freedom for the working class and not just in Ireland!Love this song,would love to know who sings it!
I'm a Protestant. I don't hate Catholics, in fact most of my family is Catholic, and I support FULLY a Britain-free Ireland. My religion has nothing to do with my views, since religion divided the country in the first place. I don't even like saying I'm Protestant...I'm a Christian. That's why after studying years on how Britain has tormented the Irish for their faith, I want them out. Gone. Once again though, it's not always religion, sometimes it's just who wants to see Ireland freed.
James Connelly's statement is still true which is why I don'tunderstand the GFA! RIP the brave sixteen men of 1916 and all those who have died for Ireland!
Having been involved in the North/South Irish divide from some years, I am drawn to the idea of a "uniting" Ireland in which politics, culture, history and all of it continue the current fusion of living more or less ignoring the "border." Such a fusion is far advanced with surprising consequences on both sides. Jack
@tlaney1776 Yet he also said "though I have usually posed as a Catholic, I have not done my duty for 15 years, and have not the slightest tincture of faith left" Either way, the matter is unclear. It is safe to say he struggled with religious faith and at times rejected it personally. As such, to speak of his religious beliefs with certainty is a bit of a misappropriation. I have to agree with Unified32 on this, Connolly was a great hero, regardless of his religious identity or lack thereof.
he was scottish, you can think what you like but where you were born determine's your nationality' thats just the way it is, my grandparents come from ireland but scotland is the country of my birth' I'm a proud scot, alba go bragh! scotland shaped connolly if you read his work you'll see that, he always wanted news of his scottish comrades when he was away from home and asked after them, anyway its good to trade words with a south african' I've read it is a very beautiful country. peace friend.
Momentous and wonderful words indeed by the great man, however I’m afraid it is only right that I correct your introduction, as the man himself always “spoke true to power” during his life and indeed did so in his last statement. James Connolly was NOT executed for “treason” as he was not a “traitor”, he was executed for “Armed Rebellion” which is different, only Roger Casement was executed (hung) for Treason of the 16. James was executed under 256.10.b of DORA (Armed Rebellion) CM record number WO 71/354.
Sir, could I please ask you to change your description above on the video as it is an insulate to James Connolly’s memory. Connolly’s court martial offence was not “Treason”, he (354) was in actual fact charged with “Armed Rebellion” which is quite different. Many thanks.
mike finnegan Where on earth are you getting your information from, this is simply not true! Look at his death certificate(s) what is the date on the Irish version and what does it say? “Not what you are claiming for sure”. And James was not also charged with “aiding the enemy”, this is complete rubbish! Look at the official national records in Kew, (the British if nothing else are bloody good record keepers), it’s quite clearly there under WO71/354 for JC. I am also very keen to hear why you claim his execution was illegal? On what legal basis are you making this statement, is it one of retrospective application perhaps? Let me know your thoughts.
well said my friend. all the very best to you and yours. ps. if you get the chance go for a look at "myspace The fighting 69th -dumfries band" and have a look at their heroes and zeros page in their photos.
That is fast becoming a reality. The SNP is not = to an independent Scotland. But, respect where it is due, I am in that party as are a lot of good people. We will redress problems in Scotland in little under 21 months.
@AmericanFenian 1) James Connolly was a soldier 2) Che won in Cuba? The same could be said about James Connolly, his biggest achievement was inspiring years of Republican struggle against Britain. (no mean feat) BTW yes Socialism is about Nations being friendly and to stop "brother" from financially and socially raping "brother" Connolly was a proud Irish Republican Socialist. If only more of us were the same. Connolly would be turning in his grave at this horrific Banana Republic we have.
"My faith is in mankind..." Che guevara. i'd say this is similar to Connolly's point of view. If you read his writings you will see that he was almost prophetic. All that's been done is the changing of the colour of the flag and the names of the rich.
LISTEN, he was scottish, that was the country that shaped him' and he was a proud scot, it was him and people like kier hardie, JOHN MACLEAN 'glasgow school teacher ,who founded the labour movement, and dont forget that fight goes on, over here in scotland we still have unionist politicions who try and tell us were not good enough to run our own affairs, come and join the fight,you have a part to play, what would connolly do?
All scottsmens are the brothers of ireland for they now what it is live under heal of english master secondly big john and connelly were of greatist men ireland or scottland (both scot lik) ever produced and happy to here their name. some day both of our mother nations well be free. scottland go bra acara
A good hibby fi edinburgh , as for the snp they should go back to there original ideals of disbanding as a political party when scotland obtains independence,
James Connolly loved his family, his friends and comrade soldiers, his country and all who work for an honest living. Always remember, he died a Catholic in the finest traditions and truths of Catholic Justice and the Catholic duty to The Good Fight for the Solidarity Society. God has blessed this immense man for eternity. Our job is to carry on the fight.
the cause of irish reunification has everything to do with religion!!! lets be honest about it! of course there are many other factors but religion is at the heart of it. Until we overcome these petty differences, Ireland will never be free. We have to realise that Ireland can be free, Ireland can be united but only if we treat each other as equals,
We are the fools, 800 years of occupation to hand it to the church and to add insult to injury we then handed it to the EU. For those who call it an Irish border you are wrong it's an British border that has no right on this island. The North can only be solved by the gun and the Irish Republic can only be reestablished by leaving the new occupation of the EU. Stand up respect your past and carry the torch of their bravery to set us free.
Fekin clueless gombean , who are you ? The Spanish (1601) and French (1798) tried to help us, and the papal nuncio tried to arm us, now you want to go back to begging England for trade deals. Cop the fook on lad. Europe has only ever been a freind to Ireland.
@@antseanbheanbocht4993 I think you may need a check up from the the neck up . Don't be fooled by the EU and as you said " only a friend to Ireland " .....the banking debt the treaty shall I go on ?.
@@daithi159 The banking debt? The 65 billion our banks lent out? Who should pay it back someone else? The bailout cost 35 billion in the End. Finne Fáil Borrowed 120 billion during that recession which is why we have such a massive national debt, not because of the bailout.
